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enWebinar: Climate resilience and job prospects for young people in agriculturehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/webinar-climate-resilience-and-job-prospects-young-people-agriculture
<p><strong>When: </strong>7 February 2019, 10-11 AM EST<br /><strong>Presenters:</strong> Karen Brooks, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University and Keith Wiebe, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI<br /><strong>Moderator: </strong>Frank Place, Director, PIM</p>
<p>Climate change matters for all people. Does it matter particularly for young people? If so, where and how?</p>
<p>Countries with a high proportion of young job seekers (for example, those projected in 2030 to have 15% or more of their populations in the age group between 15 and 24 years old) are on average more dependent on agriculture than are countries with more mature population profiles. Regions with many rural young people (South Asia) and rapidly growing numbers (Africa south of the Sahara) are likely to remain reliant on agriculture in the coming decades. Of the projected slightly more than 500 million rural young people globally in 2030, two-thirds will be in Africa south of the Sahara and South Asia. In many African countries farming still employs over half of a rapidly growing labor force, and the absolute number of agricultural workers is still rising. Where agriculture is called upon to deliver job security as well as food security, vulnerability to climate change presents major risk. The risk falls disproportionately on young people because it will affect their job prospects in agri-food systems. How can we envisage the impact of climate change on livelihood opportunities for young people, and what can be done to improve their prospects?</p>
30 Jan 2019Kofi Acquayehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/webinar-climate-resilience-and-job-prospects-young-people-agricultureThe IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Programme https://africa.ypard.net/event/iupac-2019-next-generation-programme
<p>It’s Here! It’s Open! It’s Exciting! </p>
<p>After months of planning and consultation, we are pleased to announce the launch of the website for the <a href="https://nextgen.iupac2019.be/" target="_blank">IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Programme</a>! The new site is available and can be accessed <a href="https://nextgen.iupac2019.be/" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p>Our goal with this new website is to provide visitors with an easy way to learn about <a href="https://www.iupac2019.be/" target="_blank">IUPAC 2019 International Congress</a> the IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Programme. When you visit the site you can find out more about how to apply for a fully sponsored trip to Belgium, care of <a href="https://croplife.org/" target="_blank">CropLife International</a>, to attend the IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Agri Summit and to be a Next Generation champion. </p>
<p>We will be constantly updating our content with helpful information, news, announcements, and applications. We look forward to you visiting the site and to receiving your application for the IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Program. </p>
<h3>About the IUPAC 2019 Next Generation Programme</h3>
<p>In 2019, the <a href="https://www.iupac2019.be/" target="_blank">14th IUPAC International Congress of Crop Protection</a> is being held in Ghent, Belgium from 19-24 May. The theme of the Congress is “Crop Protection: Education of the Future Generation”. As the academic institution and host of the conference, <a href="http://www.ugent.be/en" target="_blank">Ghent University</a> aims to involve the next generation of plant protection leaders and showcase their crucial role in the future of agriculture. In partnership and consultation with global agricultural youth organizations – <a href="https://www.iaasworld.org/" target="_blank">IAAS</a> and <a href="https://ypard.net/" target="_blank">YPARD</a> there will be two exciting elements in the IUPAC Next Generation Programme:</p>
<h3>The Next Generation Agri Summit (19-23 May 2019) </h3>
<p>Sponsored by CropLife International, the Agri Summit will offer an innovative program developed by and for young agricultural students and researchers interested and engaged in all aspects of crop protection. It will run parallel with the IUPAC International Congress, offering a unique opportunity to engage with world-renowned leaders in plant protection as well as engage in topics specifically wanted by youth. </p>
<h3>N-GAGE champions </h3>
<p>N-GAGE (Next Generation Agricultural Innovators) is an IUPAC 2019 pilot project to select up to 5 promising young agricultural innovators to join the Agri Summit, receive seed funding for their project idea and one-year of mentorship and training opportunities.</p>
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<p><a href="https://nextgen.iupac2019.be/how-to-apply-2/" target="_blank">Click here to apply</a></p>
12 Dec 2018Pius Hiwehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/iupac-2019-next-generation-programmeWorld bank youth summit 2018: unleashing the power of human capitalhttps://africa.ypard.net/event/world-bank-youth-summit-2018-unleashing-power-human-capital
<p><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/files/version10.jpg" style="border-width: 2px; border-style: solid; margin: 6px; width: 580px; height: 326px; float: left;" />Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event held by the World Bank Group (WBG) to engage with youth globally on the most pressing topics facing their generation. The primary goals of the Summit are to (1) empower youth to explore innovative ideas for tackling development challenges, (2) provide youth with the tools to build and engage in impactful projects, and (3) promote dialogue between youth, the WBG, and other key stakeholders globally.</p>
<h3>This year’s theme</h3>
<p>The theme for the 2018 Summit is Unleashing the Power of Human Capital. A key determinant of a country’s competitiveness is its human talent</p>
<p>—the skills, knowledge, and experience of its population, better known as “human capital”. The agenda will be structured around two main subthemes, exploring how youth can maximize their, and other individuals’, human capital throughout their lifespan.</p>
<h3>Who should attend?</h3>
<p>The Summit invites youth who are passionate about maximizing their, and other individuals’ human capital. Attendance at the Summit is open to youth aged 18-35 from around the world.</p>
<p>There is no admission fee to attend the event, but all travel and lodging costs are at the sole expense of the attendee. Given the scale of the event, neither the WBG Youth Summit, the Committee, the World Bank Group or any of its affiliates can provide financial assistance to those attending.</p>
<p>Interested youth are encouraged to find sponsors to pay for their transportation tickets and accommodation for the two days of the event. If attendance to Washington DC is not possible, please send an email to <a href="mailto:youthsummit@worldbank.org">youthsummit@worldbank.org</a> with "WBG Country Office" in the subject line and the Youth Summit Organizing Committee will make an effort to arrange a conference room in the WBG Country Office to watch the event live. </p>
<p>If you can't attend in Washington DC, we encourage you to join online via World Bank Live. Some World Bank Country Offices might host live streaming events. </p>
<p>Participants: <a href="https://wbgyouthsummit.wufoo.com/forms/m14v55pa1ptjbxp/" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE </a> applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST (Washington D.C. time) on <strong>October 5, 2018.</strong></p>
<p>Competition submissions: <a href="https://wbgyouthsummit.wufoo.com/forms/myjzf1y0bk0lyp/" target="_blank">HERE</a> Deadline for submission is 11:59 pm EST on October 5, 2018.</p>
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15 Aug 2018Stacy Hammondhttps://africa.ypard.net/event/world-bank-youth-summit-2018-unleashing-power-human-capitalONGOING CONSULTATION: Youth Employment in Agriculture as a Solid Solution to ending Hunger and Poverty in Africahttps://africa.ypard.net/event/ongoing-consultation-youth-employment-agriculture-solid-solution-ending-hunger-and-poverty
<p>You are cordially invited to participate to the ‘Youth Employment in Africa as a Solid Solution to ending Hunger and Poverty in Africa’ online discussion hosted on <a href="http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/youth-in-agriculture-in-africa" target="_blank">FSN Forum Africa</a>. Members in Africa and/or who work or are knowledgeable to the issues under debate are welcome to participate.</p>
<p>The discussion is part of the conference <strong>"Youth Employment in Agriculture as a Solid Solution to ending Hunger and Poverty in Africa: Engaging through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Entrepreneurship" </strong>to be held in Rwanda on the 20th and 21st of August 2018</p>
<p>This online discussion is held to collect views around the three major thematic areas of the conference and via this online discussion youth engaged in agriculture are provided with an opportunity to share experiences, success stories, lessons learnt, and good practices of youth led entrepreneurship and digital innovations in agriculture.</p>
<p>Your contributions, views and experiences are solicited in replying to the following questions:-</p>
<p><strong>Experience as a Youth in the Agriculture Sector</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/youth-in-agriculture-in-africa" target="_blank">How would you describe your experience as an Africa youth engaged in the agriculture sector in your country? What motivated you to engage into the agriculture sector?</a></p>
<p><strong>Major Achievements and Success Stories</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/youth-in-agriculture-in-africa" target="_blank">What have been your major achievements? Do you have any experience or innovative ways that have helped you in your work that you would want to share? Do you have a success story – either your own or any other that you are aware of - of youth engaged in agriculture in your country? What is the story?</a></p>
<p><strong>What the Rwanda Youth Conference Should Address</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/youth-in-agriculture-in-africa" target="_blank">If given an opportunity, what question would you ask the experts at the Rwanda Youth conference on each of the three sub-themes – a). Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, b). Digital Innovation to Overcome Agriculture Value-Chain Constraints, and c). Future of Work in Rural Economy - of the conference?</a></p>
<p>To participate click <a href="http://www.fao.org/fsnforum/activities/discussions/youth-in-agriculture-in-africa" target="_blank">here</a></p>
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24 Jul 2018Kofi Acquayehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/ongoing-consultation-youth-employment-agriculture-solid-solution-ending-hunger-and-povertyGLF Nairobi 2018https://africa.ypard.net/event/glf-nairobi-2018
<h3>Youth Leadership Program at GLF Nairobi 2018</h3>
<p>Africa’s greatest untapped resource might just be its young people</p>
<p>Currently, those under 25 make up the majority of its population, while projections show that Africa will be home to 1 billion young people by 2050. Africa’s youth have an immense potential to forge a new development model and vision for the continent. Despite deforestation at an estimated 2.8 million hectares lost annually, we view young people as champions for restoration and community-based solutions. The GLF, in partnership with the Youth in Landscapes Initiative, is launching this program to build a community of 100 restoration leaders who will learn to reclaim ownership of their future and succeed in restoring Africa.</p>
<p>If this challenge excites you, you are the one we’re looking for!</p>
<h3>Apply now</h3>
<p><strong>Approach</strong></p>
<p>We are bringing young leaders from across the continent to Nairobi from Aug 27-30 to get ‘Restoration Ready.’ Our intensive leadership development and project accelerator program will include workshops and trainings that allow youth to define visions, acquire knowledge, identify challenges, and build community in an effort to to restore Africa’s degraded landscapes.</p>
<p>We are focusing on three fundamental principles:</p>
<p>Integrity – Infusing integrity into our work by providing training on restoration principles, good practices, and common pitfalls guided by top scientists.</p>
<p>Innovation – Teaching a mindset of ideation and creativity while illustrating the power of technology and enterprise for restoration.</p>
<p>Partnership – Building connections with leading organizations and among young leaders to create and enhance projects.</p>
<h3>Program</h3>
<p><strong>Online Learning (4 Weeks)</strong></p>
<p>With Digital Summits, curated learning assignments, discussion groups, and resources powered by powered by GLF Partners (FAO, Wageningen University, CIFOR, ICRAF, etc.), the learning and empowerment process begins online on July 30th.</p>
<p><strong>Youth Workshop (2 Days)</strong></p>
<p>The work kicks off with an exciting agenda crafted to get you up to speed. No matter your background or interest, by the end of the 2 days you will understand the pitfalls of restoration projects, restoration opportunities, business plans, and we will build collective knowledge from across the continent to scale up youth action to restore Africa’s degraded landscapes..</p>
<p><strong>GLF Nairobi (2 Days)</strong></p>
<p>Young leaders will bring their momentum to GLF Nairobi, the 800 person gathering at the UN Campus designed to pave the way forward for restoration implementation. At the same time, you’ll take part in the GLF Mentorship Programme, facilitate discussion forums, help launch the draft Nairobi Plan of Action for Youth in FLR, and play a key role in knowledge and outreach activities. </p>
<p><strong>Project Teams (Ongoing, online)</strong></p>
<p>To take knowledge to action and facilitate cross-border collaboration, we’re going to build topic-specific project teams during the youth workshop, aiming to report bi-annually on progress in implementation.</p>
<h3>How to apply:</h3>
<p>Step 1: Tell us why restoring Africa’s landscapes matters and what this looks like to you in a 60 second video. Show us who you are! Use the hashtags #thinklandscape #GLFNairobi2018 and tag us on Facebook (or twitter).</p>
<p>Step 2: Fill out the application form before July 20th if you want to be sponsored to the session. This is your time to share why you would be the right representative for your country and region. We are looking for people committed to creating change in their local communities and landscape.</p>
<p>Winners: The top 15 winners will be announced on the GLF’s Facebook Page LIVE on July 25th at 1 PM GMT. The top 15 (3 from each African region) will be fully sponsored to the workshop and GLF Nairobi.</p>
<p>Names of other selected participants will be posted on the GLF site following the FB live session.</p>
17 Jul 2018Kofi Acquayehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/glf-nairobi-2018Sixth annual agriculture to nutrition scientific symposiumhttps://africa.ypard.net/event/sixth-annual-agriculture-nutrition-scientific-symposium
<p>Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition Scientific Symposium: ‘Food, Diets &amp; Nutrition: 25 Years of Progress for Nepal’ will be held on November 27-29, 2018 at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu.</p>
<p>This annual knowledge sharing event has gained tremendous momentum over the years and has allowed for the sharing of findings from agriculture – nutrition research conducted in or relevant to Nepal. A diverse audience of academia, policymakers, program implementers and students provide for an enriching and stimulating environment for those eager to learn and translate research into policy and practice. </p>
<p>This year, the event will feature:</p>
<ul><li>Abstract driven sessions on the agriculture to nutrition pathway</li>
<li>Oral and poster presentations</li>
<li>Policy panels featuring reflections on 25 years of nutrition progress, achievements and challenges in Nepal</li>
<li>Student workshops</li>
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<p>Location: Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu Nepal</p>
<p>Click the <a href="https://nutritioninnovationlab.org/abstract-submission-2" target="_blank">link </a>for guidelines for abstract submission<br />
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09 Jul 2018Pius Hiwehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/sixth-annual-agriculture-nutrition-scientific-symposiumWebinar on Green jobs in rural areas: How to prepare African Rural Youthhttps://africa.ypard.net/event/webinar-green-jobs-rural-areas-how-prepare-african-rural-youth
<p>This webinar’s objectives are to:</p>
<ul><li>Present perspectives on the potential for green jobs along Africa’s industrialisation pathway and implications for boosting rural economies along value chains in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, extractives, manufacturing etc.</li>
<li>Reflect on the concept of green jobs and how to provide adequate skills development and work opportunities to rural youth</li>
<li>Reflect on levers and enabling environment to increase creation and sustainability of green jobs as integral to rural socio-economic development</li>
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</ul><p><strong>Moderator:</strong></p>
<p>Zofia Mroczek, Decent rural employment and child labour consultant, FAO</p>
<h3>Speaker’s points</h3>
<p><strong>UNECA/UNEP (TBC): </strong>Perspectives on the potential for green jobs in Africa’s industrialisation drive; implications for decent employment for rural and peri-urban areas; necessary conditions for creation and sustainability of green jobs as integral to rural socio-economic development.</p>
<p><strong>ILO:</strong> Perspectives on the basic concepts of green jobs, the prominent sectors (with agriculture in focus, and covering energy, construction, waste management), and the implications for rural youth in Africa.</p>
<p><strong>FAO:</strong> Presentation will provide examples of green jobs in the agricultural sectors and rural areas for rural youth, and some of the specific traits of rurality that policy stakeholders would have to consider in order to provide skills development and other support, in order to take the advantage of the youth employment opportunities that green jobs can bring.</p>
<p><strong>NEPAD Agency:</strong> As Respondent</p>
<h3>How to attend the webinar</h3>
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</ul>21 Jun 2018Kofi Acquayehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/webinar-green-jobs-rural-areas-how-prepare-african-rural-youthGreen jobs in rural areas: How to prepare African rural youthhttps://africa.ypard.net/event/green-jobs-rural-areas-how-prepare-african-rural-youth
<p>This webinar’s objectives are to:</p>
<p>Present perspectives on the potential for green jobs along Africa’s industrialisation pathway and implications for boosting rural economies along value chains in key sectors such as agriculture, energy, extractives, manufacturing etc.</p>
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<p>Reflect on the concept of green jobs and how to provide adequate skills development and work opportunities to rural youth</p>
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<p>Reflect on levers and enabling environment to increase creation and sustainability of green jobs as integral to rural socio-economic development</p>
<p>Moderator: Zofia Mroczek, Decent rural employment and child labour consultant, FAO</p>
<h3>Speaker’s points</h3>
<p>UNECA/UNEP (TBC): Perspectives on the potential for green jobs in Africa’s industrialisation drive; implications for decent employment for rural and peri-urban areas; necessary conditions for creation and sustainability of green jobs as integral to rural socio-economic development.</p>
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<p>ILO: Perspectives on the basic concepts of green jobs, the prominent sectors (with agriculture in focus, and covering energy, construction, waste management), and the implications for rural youth in Africa.</p>
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<p>FAO: Presentation will provide examples of green jobs in the agricultural sectors and rural areas for rural youth, and some of the specific traits of rurality that policy stakeholders would have to consider in order to provide skills development and other support, in order to take the advantage of the youth employment opportunities that green jobs can bring.</p>
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<p>NEPAD Agency: As Respondent</p>
<h3>How to attend the webinar</h3>
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18 Jun 2018Pius Hiwehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/green-jobs-rural-areas-how-prepare-african-rural-youthSDG e-conference: Foodathonhttps://africa.ypard.net/event/sdg-e-conference-foodathon
<p>As an integral part of the conference “Towards Zero Hunger: Partnerships for Impact”, a special e-conference is organized to get students and young professionals engaged with SDG 2 Zero Hunger. The SDG e-conference provides a digital platform through which youth worldwide can interact, exchange knowledge and create solutions to challenges related to Zero Hunger.</p>
<p>The main aim of the e-conference is to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice on the SDGs. By exchanging knowledge, sharing ideas and tackling global challenges related to Zero Hunger from different disciplinary angles, participants will gain both knowledge and practical experience in working on SDGs. This will contribute to transforming the complex image of the SDGs into a more comprehensive set of practical approaches related to daily practices. As such, participants create solutions for impact.</p>
<h3>Foodathon</h3>
<p>The Foodathon is the core part of the SDG E-Conference, a 36-hour event on 30 to 31st August 2018, in which students and young professionals exchange knowledge, share experiences and work in teams of four to six members to create local solutions to global challenges of the Food Systems. As a distinctive feature, the Foodathon will not only take place in Wageningen but will also be hosted online and made accessible to youth worldwide. Each team, online or in Wageningen, will be assigned and followed by a mentor that will guide them through the process. In addition, scientific experts will give input to the teams, so to enhance quality.</p>
<p>Teams are expected to present innovative, practical and outstanding idea in the Solutions Market at the end of the 36-hour period. Although the focus will lie on cooperation rather than competition, the presented solutions will be assessed by a panel of experts, and academe and business partners, with the aim of creating potential partnerships and kick-starting the most promising solution. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance from Wageningen University &amp; Research.</p>
<h3>Food systems</h3>
<p>The Foodathon will focus on the overarching theme “Food Systems”. For the Foodathon, food systems are defined as all processes related to production, transformation, distribution and consumption of food. Such definition is used as a basic point of departure. All these processes are necessary to produce specific products, services, incomes and at last, the access to food. It is important to consider each process and its unique challenges, as well as the complex interlinkages between different food systems processes. The social, political, cultural, technological, economic and environmental drivers that are behind these processes should also be considered.</p>
<p>More details about the e-conference can be found <a href="https://www.wur.nl/en/Research-Results/Sustainable-development-goals/SDG-Conference-Towards-Zero-Hunger/SDG-e-conference-Foodathon.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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14 Jun 2018Pius Hiwehttps://africa.ypard.net/event/sdg-e-conference-foodathonBuilding an Evidence Base on Rural Youth Employment and Livelihoodshttps://africa.ypard.net/event/building-evidence-base-rural-youth-employment-and-livelihoods
<p>The Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (<a href="https://www.usaid.gov/bifad" target="_blank">BIFAD</a>) and USAID are pleased to invite the food and agricultural research community, global development practitioners and donors, and U.S. Government interagency partners to participate in a public meeting on the evidence base on rural youth employment and livelihoods. The public meeting will be held in Washington, DC on May 8, 2018. Participants also may<a href="https://www.agrilinks.org/discussion/board-international-food-and-agricultural-development-public-meeting-building-evidence" target="_blank"> join via Livestream</a>. A public comment period is scheduled from 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm. <a href="http://www.aplu.org/projects-and-initiatives/international-programs/bifad/BIFAD%202018%20Youth%20Meeting%208%20May%20EVENTBRITE%20FINAL%2004%2004%2018.pdf" target="_blank">The agenda can be found here</a>.</p>
<p>The purpose of the public meeting is to develop a shared understanding of rural labor markets and youth-specific constraints, discuss the evidence base on programs that aim to improve rural youth employment and livelihoods, outline cross-sectoral opportunities to support and empower youth to take advantage of agricultural system market opportunities, and identify knowledge gaps on which U.S. university research partners can generate evidence to address.<br /><br />
Expert panel discussions will be held on the following topics:</p>
<p>-Youth and Agricultural Transformation</p>
<p>-Framing the Evidence Base on Rural Youth Employment and Livelihoods</p>
<p>-Youth Perspectives: Challenges and Opportunities in the Agricultural and Food Sectors</p>
<p>-Youth Productivity: Technology, Mechanization, and Global Value Chains</p>
<p>-Gender Considerations and Youth Employment</p>
<p>-Research, Learning and USAID Programming: The Role of U.S. University Research Partners in Generating Evidence</p>
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<p>The meeting will be chaired by Dr. Mark Keenum, President of Mississippi State University and BIFAD Chair Designate. Expert speakers include Dr. Louise Fox, USAID Chief Economist and Dr. David Tschirley, Food Security Group Co-Director, Michigan State University.</p>
<p>Please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-an-evidence-base-on-rural-youth-employment-and-livelihoods-tickets-44485682875?utm_source=eb_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=order_confirmation_email&amp;utm_term=eventname&amp;ref=eemailordconf" target="_blank">register</a> for either in-person tickets or <a href="https://www.agrilinks.org/discussion/board-international-food-and-agricultural-development-public-meeting-building-evidence" target="_blank">livestream</a> access. The link to the livestream will be emailed to registered attendees. For questions about registration, please contact Shanaz Waise at <a href="mailto:swaise@aplu.org">swaise@aplu.org</a>. For all other questions, please contact BIFAD Designated Federal Officer Clara Cohen at <a href="mailto:ccohen@usaid.gov">ccohen@usaid.gov</a>.</p>
08 May 2018Emmie Wachirahttps://africa.ypard.net/event/building-evidence-base-rural-youth-employment-and-livelihoods